{"product_id":"godbout-1977-compressor-pedal-diy-germanium-transistors-18v","title":"Godbout 1977 Compressor Pedal DIY Germanium Transistors 18V","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rustic pedal is built around a Godbout Compressor board - a boutique DIY build centered around germanium transistors running at 18 volts. Germanium-based compressors are known for a softer, more musical response than their silicon counterparts — lower headroom, gentler knee, and a warmth in the sustain tail that tends to sit well with single-coil pickups and clean tones. The 18V operating voltage gives the circuit more headroom than a standard 9V build, which helps the germanium transistors breathe without collapsing into noise.  The pedal is a home-brew unit, but it works well.  I'm betting a pedal enthusiast will re-house the circuit in a different box, but it works just fine as-is.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Godbout Electronics name comes from the California DIY and electronics community. Godbout kits and designs were associated with meticulous engineering and high-quality components, and a completed Godbout compressor is a relatively uncommon find on the used market. Germanium transistors have not been manufactured at scale for decades, and working, well-matched sets are increasingly scarce. A germanium compressor built to this standard occupies a niche between vintage-style optical or FET compression and the more idiosyncratic character of fully vintage germanium fuzz or boost circuits — usable and musical, not just a collector curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\" title=\"Vintage and used effects pedals at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Effects Pedals\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Gibson guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eGibson Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\" title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to this shipping policy. Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Godbout","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56872311586982,"sku":"ACC-1004","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/godbout-1977-compressor-pedal-diy-germanium-transistors-18v-6306206.jpg?v=1785392353","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/godbout-1977-compressor-pedal-diy-germanium-transistors-18v","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}